More from Alan Loy McGinnis
To the contrary, I’ve found that the happiest people have found some cause and they stride through life propelled by a commitment.
Alan Loy McGinnisAlan Loy McGinnis And I discover that we rarely if ever see the totality of another in ordinary social intercourse.
Alan Loy McGinnisAlan Loy McGinnis When an individual appears mean and lazy, we are only seeing one part of the person.
Alan Loy McGinnisAlan Loy McGinnis Love, honor, and negotiate.
Alan Loy McGinnisAlan Loy McGinnis A true leader helps people focus on their potential, not on their limitations.
Alan Loy McGinnisAlan Loy McGinnis But leisure has little to do with one’s happiness.
Alan Loy McGinnisAlan Loy McGinnis Those with a high level of confidence may have as many or more weaknesses than those with low self-esteem.
Alan Loy McGinnisAlan Loy McGinnis Tears are often a gift from God, and sadness is a healthy emotion.
Alan Loy McGinnisAlan Loy McGinnis Focus on your potential instead of your limitations.
Alan Loy McGinnisAlan Loy McGinnis The Hasidic rabbi, Zuscha, was asked on his deathbed what he thought the kingdom of God would be like. He replied, “I don’t know. But one thing I do know.
Alan Loy McGinnisAlan Loy McGinnis When I get there I am not going to be asked, ‘Why weren’t you Moses? Why weren’t you David?’ I am only going to be asked, ‘Why weren’t you Zuscha? Why weren’t you fully you?'”
Alan Loy McGinnisAlan Loy McGinnis One reason I can be more tolerant than most is that as a therapist.
Alan Loy McGinnisAlan Loy McGinnis The ultimate leaders develop followers who will surpass them.
Alan Loy McGinnisAlan Loy McGinnis You will be surprised at how many good things you can observe in them and comment upon.
Alan Loy McGinnisAlan Loy McGinnis When someone comes along who genuinely thanks us, we will follow that person a very long way.
Alan Loy McGinnisAlan Loy McGinnis If people know we expect good things from them, they will in most cases go to great lengths to live up to our expectations.
Alan Loy McGinnisAlan Loy McGinnis
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Teresa PeresTeresa Peres But it was now time for her to go away-to find someone who could show her what happiness was.
Lang LeavLang Leav Just because you haven’t seen how wonderful, beautiful, and special she is, doesn’t mean no one else will.
Norah RoseNorah Rose A memory is a star or a stain.
Aneena BijuAneena Biju Love her, but don’t forget to leave her wild.
Little PaulsonLittle Paulson Do your own thing and live your way of happiness.
Emily BockEmily Bock I’ve experienced departure far too much to have the courage and call anyone my own.
Mira R. AridiMira R. Aridi More often than I am not, all I need is the rise of my own lungs – I am already complete.
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To achieve any change in the minds of the youth, there must be reorientation in terms of materialistic tendencies, corruption and crime generally.
Wole SoyinkaWole Soyinka The post office actually achieves its mission. I wish we could say the same of the CIA.
Barry EislerBarry Eisler Refinancing doesn’t reduce your debt, it just restructures it, so be clear about what you want to achieve with a refi.
Barbara CorcoranBarbara Corcoran The arms of Michelle Obama, and doll tits. The person closest to actually achieving this look is Kim Kardashian, who, as we know, was made by Russian scientists to sabotage our athletes.
Tina FeyTina Fey What is saved in the cinema when it achieves art is a spontaneous continuity with all mankind.
John BergerJohn Berger Nothing is achieved by a mind that doubts
B.K.S. IyengarB.K.S. Iyengar Not at all. Once they have achieved equality, they will be your masters . . .
Cato the ElderCato the Elder The courage to work, the courage to achieve – to achieve the highest excellencies and the fullest greatness of man. Dare we ask for more in life?
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